The Arc

This multiple award-winning volume examines options for strengthening the housing and transportation infrastructure of a potential future independent Palestinian state in the context of a large and rapidly growing Palestinian population. This book builds on analyses that RAND conducted between 2002 and 2004 to identify the requirements for a successful Palestinian state. That work, Building a Successful Palestinian State, surveyed a broad array of political, economic, social, resource, and environmental challenges that a new Palestinian state would face. The Arc presents a detailed vision for a modern, high-speed transportation infrastructure, and includes initial cost estimates for improving and expanding infrastructure to facilitate successful development. This enhanced e-book version includes a video overview as well as additional material about initiatives for improving mobility, quality of life, and economic growth in the West Bank.

Honor Award for Urban Design- California Council, American Institute of Architects (AIA), 2010-11

Shortlist: World Architecture Festival, 2010- Masterplanning category

Winner: 2008 EDRA/Places Awards in cooperation with Metropolis Magazine: Place Planning

Winner: Architecture's 53rd Annual P/A Award 2006

Winner: 2006 Institute Honor Award for Regional and Urban Design, American Institute of Architects

Winner: 2005 Next LA Honor Award, American Institute of Architects/Los Angeles
WINNER: Future Project of the Year, World Architecture Festival, 2010